Currently // September

 



// Writing // I have been trying to read one chapter a night from the Bible and taking notes is always a big help for me to comprehend what I'm reading.

// Anticipating // This month and Fall in general. I know I'm probably giving the same answer as everyone else but I love this season. Steven and I will celebrate our 2 year wedding anniversary and the colors will start changing and the men are busy with harvest - it is just a wonderful time of year!!

// Missing // My Tan. With fall comes the fading of the sun rays on my skin, hoping I can sneak just a few more in before colder weather is here to stay!

// Wearing // Most days I'm wearing my Kroner necklace. Kroner is the currency used in Norway and a few of their coins have holes in the center, thus making it super easy to wear as a necklace. Such a great keepsake and reminder of our trip!!

// Craving // Tomatoes : Mozzarella : Balsamic << I really think that combination just speaks for itself!!

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Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Yesterday took a toll on me and I'm not sure why because I took full advantage of my day off by doing a whole lot of Nothing!! 

Today I wanted to share with you an easy recipe in case you are in the same boat as me and still feel like doing nothing today!

Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

What you Need:

:: 8 oz Cream Cheese

:: 1 Can Chicken {10-12 oz or can use 2-3 chicken breasts shredded}

:: 1 10oz can Green Enchilada Sauce

:: 6-8 flour tortilla shells

:: 2 cups Shredded Cheese

What to do:

:: Preheat oven to 400

:: Mix drained can of chicken with softened cream cheese

:: Spread mixture on tortillas and roll

:: Place tortillas in greased baking dish

:: Top tortillas with enchilada sauce and cheese

:: Bake for 30 minutes

Enjoy and serve with all your favorite toppings!! 

5 Tips for College Freshmen

When Nostalgia is hitting hard, you have 4 beers {your buzzed limit is 3} at a work outing, and you are steps away from your Alma Mater - Of Course you go walk around on campus pretending you are 19 again right?!  

Well I did!! I felt like I fit right in, I haven't changed very much appearance wise since I set foot on NDSU campus 8 years ago and being back made me really wish I had a class to go to - I even got asked what I was majoring in while at the coffee shop. 

The Communication Department {where I spent my time} got a remodel right after I graduated so I tried convincing my husband I needed to go back to school but he wasn't having it - plus if I went back I guess I wouldn't go for the same thing!! 

I had a great walk around the place I called home for 4 years and relived some amazing memories. Of course it got me thinking about what was awesome and about some things I may have done different so here is a little list for the Freshmen just starting out on their college journey!

1:: Experience Dorm Life - No matter how much you will be homesick, or just want to live with your friend who is a junior; don't do it! Have the college select a random roomie for you, you may never talk to them after that first year {like me} or you may become best friends, either way it is something you need to say you've done!

2:: Get Involved - Now this is something I didn't do enough of because I was either afraid of rejection or afraid of what others might have thought of me << Don't do that!! Get involved in everything that interests you because here you will find the people most like you, the people who you probably wouldn't have met otherwise!

3:: Be Single - {Okay this can be controversial and is totally my opinion & experience} I went to college with a boyfriend who was thousands of miles away and in my experience it held me back a little. I used the line "I have a boyfriend" a little too much {the guy was just inviting me to a freshmen event not hitting on me (embarrassing)}. And by this I'm not saying be a slut, I'm just saying if you decide to go into your freshmen year with a boyfriend don't let him hold you back!! 

4:: Make Mistakes - You are no longer living with your parents, you are {more than likely} away from your home town - this is your time! College is when you find out who you really are and some mistakes are going to be made, big ones & small ones and when you learn from these mistakes you are bringing out the true you; so don't be afraid to make mistakes as long as you take something away from them!! 

5:: Have Fun - this one is simple just make the most out of your days and Have Fun, create the memories that will last a lifetime so when you come upon your 5 year reunion you want to go back again!! 

A Glimpse of Norway

10 Days.

What?!

We have already been home over a week from the beautiful country of Norway and looking through my photos it feels like a dream.

One thing I forgot to do before we came home was prepare a speech. Speech for what you ask?! Well, I forgot how many people would ask me how my trip was. My answer is starting to get really boring because I think people want to hear more than "it was great" or "really good, but always nice to be home"

I can tell you, though, that the scenery was so breathtaking and surreal - photos do not do that country justice ... especially all my photos from inside the bus!!

Our house is still a mess, I haven't finished unpacking and I am already leaving for the weekend to a photography workshop. So needless to say any elaborate posts on our time in Norway will have to wait. Instead I will leave you with some photos to daydream over during the weekend!!

Oh and on a really unrelated note: Fantasy Football is starting and this always leads to my husband and his friends getting drunk, too many group texts and winning or losing money. Guess what?! I wanna play this year {and hopefully make more money than the hubby} and you can too!! Head over to Sarah's blog and sign up today!

Currently :: Aug 2014

Feeling :: So excited to be home! Sometimes the greatest part of long vacations is getting home. Although I really miss the fjord and mountain views, they beat the feedlot view any day!! {Don't worry, more detailed vacation posts to come}

Reading :: Fixed Trilogy by Laurelin Page : Book 2

Photographing :: Babies, Seniors, Couples, Families ... Yep I am super busy. As a natural light outdoor photographer in North Dakota summer is my prime time!!

Enjoying :: Time with our Brea Babe!! Ahh I missed her the 20 days she was at boot camp, but I'm really glad we sent her to a trainer while we were gone!

Listening :: Nora Jones station on iTunes Radio ... This station has a great variety and for some reason Nora's song 'Come Away With Me' is all I want to hear lately!

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Now that I am home I plan on catching up on your blogs and getting my redesign in full swing. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend - I'll be busy with the dreaded task of unpacking!!

Linking up with Jenna & Anne